Vermonters impacted by July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides have one more month to apply for federal disaster assistance, which may include housing repair grants from FEMA or low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The application deadline is November 25, 2024.
For the July 9-11 disaster, individuals and households in the designated areas of Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Lamoille, Orleans, and Washington counties should apply by the deadline.
For the July 29-31 disaster, individuals and households in the designated areas of Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties, are also encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Vermonters affected by both July storms should submit separate applications for each event.
Survivors who had loss or damage should apply with FEMA even if they don’t have repair estimates or insurance settlements yet. To be considered, people in the impacted areas need to register with FEMA to begin the process. FEMA will work with survivors to identify what information is needed to determine eligibility.
“FEMA remains committed to working with our federal, state, and local partners to support Vermont’s immediate and long-term recovery needs and ensure that everyone who is eligible for assistance receives it,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Will Roy.
- So far, more than $10.2 million total federal assistance has been approved for survivors of the July storms. This includes:
- $2 million in U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans approved. Both individuals and businesses are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans from SBA. These loans are designed to help long-term recovery, getting survivors back to pre-disaster condition.